The correct selection of various control valves is one of important links in design of pneumatic control systems. A smart choice can simplify circuit, reduce variety and number of valves, ensure accuracy and reliability of pneumatic system, reduce consumption of compressed air and reduce cost.
How to choose a solenoid valve? What principles should be followed when choosing?
1. Security
Ordinary solenoid valves are not waterproof. If situation does not allow, you should choose a waterproof type. Manufacturers can customize according to customer requirements. The nominal pressure of solenoid valve must be higher than maximum value in pipeline, otherwise service life will be shortened or other accidents will occur.
Use all corrosive stainless steel fluids, severe corrosive media and SLF media. In explosive atmospheres, appropriate explosion-proof equipment should be selected.
2. Function
Solenoid valves are divided into normally closed and normally open; usually choose normally closed type, open when turned on and close when turned off. However, when opening time is long and closing time is short, normally open type should be selected.
3. Specifications
The fluid in pipeline must match calibration fluid in selected solenoid valve model. The fluid temperature must be below calibration temperature of solenoid valve. Each solenoid valve has a specific pipe diameter and some are available in more than one diameter.
4. Economy
Among various types of solenoid valves, choose most economical one.
The above are a few principles for choosing solenoid valves, I hope they will be useful to you.